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Overview |
Peace College | WVU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Peace College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Peace College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or WVU?
- William Peace University is 237.4% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Peace College than West Virginia University ($32,550.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Peace College ($13,691 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 13.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($12,198 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 105.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,387 vs. $11,893)
Peace College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 210 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming WVU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than WVU (86.3%)
Peace College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or WVU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WVU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than William Peace University (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,001)
- West Virginia University and Peace College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/